The Annals of Saint Anne
Welcome to the Annals of Saint Anne!
The Annals of Saint Anne is published by the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a famous Canadian pilgrimage site, whose origins go back to 1658, near the St. Lawrence River, 35 kilometres east of Québec City.
The Annals of Saint Anne, published 6 times a year, is a Popular Catholic Magazine with reflections and spirituality, news from the Shrine, culture and society, art and history. The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and its works of art are highlighted in texts and images. The magazine reaches thousands of pilgrims and friends of Good Saint Anne and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
The Shrine also publishes a magazine in French: Revue Sainte Anne. In 2022, we celebrate 150 years of publication.
The Revue Sainte Anne, first known as the Annales de la Bonne Sainte Anne, was founded in 1873 by Father Nazaire-Alphonse Leclerc. Since 1898, the magazine has been published by the Redemptorists, a religious community founded in Italy by Saint Alphonsus of Liguori and established in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré since 1878.
The Revue Sainte Anne and The Annals of Saint Anne are available in print and digital versions.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024
EDITOR DESK
To Whom Shall We Go?
A Japanese proverb says, “Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” Let us take a minute to think about this a little. On a double-pan balance, place a thousand days of diligent study on one side, and a single day on the other. This seems completely unfair, totally absurd. The proverb goes even further, because the scales tip. A single meagre day with this great teacher weighs much more than the thousand days of hard work.
Pathways of God
Teaching
When people spoke to Jesus, they often called Him “Teacher.” There were many teachers in Israel at that time, but there was something special about Jesus, something that made Him stand out. Priests, scribes, Pharisees and doctors of the Law would all study the Scriptures and the Covenant to determine how it applied to many diverse situations and explain it to the people. Jesus says of them, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it.” (Mt 23:2-3a)
Magazine news
The departure of the Ursulines
Since September 18, 2018, about 50 Ursulines have been leaving their monastery in Old Quebec
Answered Prayers
At the Annals, we are convinced that it is essential to nurture our faith in many ways, and we believe that the testimonies of favors obtained and answered prayers are powerful vehicles for the transport of faith and hope. That is why we are happy to start publishing your testimonials of favors from St. Anne. Today, we present you with the testimony of an extraordinary favor
Questions About Our Faith
I have answered about 1500 questions concerning faith. My answers have been approved by my religious superiors and many were published in two volumes entitled Christian Answers to your Questions. They express God’s Word and the wisdom of the Catholic Church. Here they are.
I am happy to travel life journey with you!
